Is Steve Earle primarily a musician or a political activist? There is no denying his musicianship, songwriting ability, and longevity, but there is no holding back in his attempt to preach social justice and rage against the establishment.

A review of a live performance by a classic, first rate musician at a second rate venue. Bob Dylan played at Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA on August 10th where there was fun, food, and fascism, as a well as a mother and son reunion.

Tonight I am with Veggie, my friend and fellow musical connoisseur, as we step out of the mundane valley of everyday life towards the mountain of artistic possibilities. We each bring two sons to witness the ceremony of the grand oracles of audio, Rush. The band persists in grand competence and in original form.